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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
LAST June the National Congress of

LAST June the National Congress of
Mexico enacted law, which has lately
been promulgated. declaring that all
foreigners who may have acquired real
estate or had children born to them
within the republic, would be considered
Mexican citizens, unless within three
months from the publication of the law,
they officially make known their intention
to retain their owa nationality. Imme,
diately after the publication of this law
our minister to Mexico endeavored to sen
cure compliance with its requirements by
all Americans residing in that country,
and called upon all our consular officers
stationed there to aid him But it has
been learned that many of our citi~
zens, notwithstanding these active
precautions, have omitted to con-
form to the provisions of the law and
they are now alarmed lest In consequence
of this negligence they have become
Mexican citizens. Fearing that this
would happen in some cases, our minis
ter was instructed to protest against the
enforcement of the law so far as our citi-
zens were concerned This he did about
a month ago. claiming as the ground of
his protest the rule always adhered to by
the United States. that the less of citi>
zenship cannot be imposed as penalty,
nor a new national status forced as a
favor, by one government upon a citizen
of another" The secretary of foreign
relations, to whom this was addressed,
refused to discuss the validity Of the law
10 the absence of an actual case arising
under it. Thereupon he was requested
to have the time extended for compli-
auce with the law, upon which regues t
no action has vet been taken.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

PITsBURG, Pa, Feb. s-The Western
Window Glass Manufacturers association
held an important meeting in this city Thurs
day. at which a resolution advancing prices
from 10 ~ per cent. was adopted. A com
mittee representing eastern manufacturers
was present, and decisive steps were taken
looking to a permanent consolidation of busi-
ness interests. The eastern and western as
sociations retain their separate organizations,
but in making price lists, wage scales, and
administration of affairs will work in har-
mony. The advance in price takes effect as
soon as lists can be prepared.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
What Ii IIAs Cost Kelley.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. There was a
spirited debate in the house Thursday on the
bill to allow clerks for al members of con-
gress. The bill was opposed by Caldwell of
Tennessee and Warner OF Ohio Kelly, the
father OF the house, said he spoke from
twenty-six years experience, and continued
Year and after year have paid from my
poor salary 500 for such services as was
obliged to hire clerk to perform" He be-
lieved that if his constituents knew the sacri-
fees he had made to serve them they would
shock the public sense by making up fund
To-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
AN ElGHT-YeAR-OLD HERO.


He Saves His Murderous Mothers Life
by a Stratasem.
AsHTABCLA, Ohio. Feb. 1.-The house Of
William Morrison, of this city, was the scene
of fearful drama Wednesday night The
family consists Of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison and
SIX children, ranging in age from months
to u years. During the absence Of the
father, the mother prepared bowl of paris
green and water, which she attempted to
force the children TO drink. She succeeded
only with one, a little girl Of 6 years. The
mother then threatened to cut her own
throat, but was deferred by an S-year-old
son, who sugg ested hanging as an easier
mode of dying. A rope was obtained, the
little boy went alCft to an unfinished
portion of the house and tied the
rope TO a joist The mother then se-
cured barrel got upon it, placed her head
through the moose, kicked over the barrel
and swung off With presence of mind, the
son hurried aloft, cut the rope and saved his
| dying mother. At last accounts the little
| girl is hanging to life by a thread, and the
mother is too Frustrated to realize her near
ness to eternity or the fearful crime she so
! nearly consummated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

EENRf SCHWARTZ yet ready to appre-
bend. Detective f'inkerton says enough is
known against Schwartz to hold dozen
men. TIE prosecution presented some
twenty witnesses. their testimony showing
that Schwartz and his family were in strait
ensd Circumstance previous to the robbery,
and shortly afterward they lived in compar-
alive affluence; that Schwartz had spent a
number of $50 bills and that the stolen money
was in bills of that denomination mostly;
that while he could account for about only
$500 he had spent over 81, 900, and that he
was living entirely beyond the means his
employment afforded him. After hearing
the testimony Judge Woodbury. bound the
prisoner over 10 the March term Of the grand
Jury
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in.
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump-
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, wboop
ing cough, bronchitis, and all thros, and
lung diseases speedily and safely; Price,
90 cents and 81, of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. "A special from
Akron, Ohio, says quite n sensation has been
created by the result of the oratorical con-
test at Buchtel college Wednesday night.
Miss Mary d. Sibley, of North Lawisburg,
Ohio, won first place over four male con-
testants, her subject being 1.-The College
Woman" Harry c. Morris, of Chicago,
who had won first plaza at thu preliminary
contest was so chagrined at his defeat that
he asked for his dismissal from the college
Thursday he caused to be published chal-
lenge to Miss Sibley for joint public orator.
ical contest for 81, 900 a side, and charged
that his defeat had heen brought about by
trickery and fraud. There is great indigna-
ton among the students
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
ASKING AN INVESTIGATION.
Action of the Republicans of the Indiana
Legislature On Turpie's Election.

Legislature On Turpie's Election.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Feb. 4-Contrary to
expectation the meeting of the joint conven-
ton at noon Thursday, and to which time
Speaker Sayre adjourned Wednesday, was
not preceded by any attempt to unseat DEM
ocrats in the house. When the convention
assembled only ten of the eighteen Republic
ans appeared, and it followed that sixteen
would be wanting to constitute a quorum
The senate and house rolls were called, and
the Democrats of the house refused to an
swer to their names, but their pres
ence was noted by the speaker,
and they were recorded as present,
but not answering Without de-
claring quorum present the speaker recog-
nized Judge Gardner, who offered preamble
setting forth all the steps in Wednesdays
convention and closing with resolution, ap'
pointing committee to present to the senate
of the United States 1.-THE facts showing such
Illegal votes" and to ask that an investiga
ton into the matter be promptly held
The resolution was unanimously adopted
by the Republican vote, the Democrats re
naming silent, and the convention was Their
ad journed amid the derisive laughter and
ieers of the Democrats. Thursday after
noon resolution was adopted which bear.
directly upon the same matter 1t recites
the fact that bribery has been charged il
connection with the senatorial election, anC
authorizes the speaker to appoint commit
| tee of five to investigate the charg,
and make report to the house, The
resolution is understood to refer to &
charge that Robinson offered TO vote fol
Harrison for g., 600, and that he finally voted
for TurPie upon a promise of a government
position. The committee appointed under
| the joint convention resolution will draw
up memorial, to be presented to tn,
senate Of the United States, setting forth tn
reasons why Turpie should not be seated
these having reference to alleged Illegal vote
| cast by three Democratic senators. The com
mittee will also make use Of any matter
which may be developed by the investigation
of the bribery committee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

ST Louis, No, Feb. 4-Fire broke out at
$40 Thursday evening in one of the tobacco
warehouses of the Drummond Tobacco com
pany, situated at the corner of Third and
Spruce streets. The fire was confined to the
building in which it originated. The ware
house and contents are a total loss to the
amount of $50 900, fully insured. The COM
pany will not be Inconvenience III the slight
rst BIZ the result Of tn, fire
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
The Michigan Soldiers Home.

LANSING. Mich. Feb 9-The COMMITTEES
investigating the charges of brutality in the
management Of the State Soldiers home
have agreed to their report and find no sub.
stantial charges. Senator German introduced
4 bill in the legislature Thursday to take
from the Cath Ole bishops of Michigan the
right TO hold church property in fee-simple
and compelling Catholic church 10 become
incorporated and regulating their manage.
ment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

NEW YORK, Feb. Henry Shipman,
aged 81, eE insur ance clerk, shot and killed
his landiady, Mrs. Josephine Mason, at 3
boarding house, 339 West Thirty first street
Thursday afternoon. Shipman entered the
house about 4 o'clock and was told that Mrs
Mason wished to see him He entered her
room, and few minutes later four shots
were heard. Mrs. Mason rushed out Of the
room and expired. Shipman was arrested.
He says he was drunk and shot the woman
because she refused to marry him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
LAIen JOHN ALDEN,
Who Spoke for Himself, But 1t Was Cash
He Wanted

JACKSON, Mich, Feb. A few month.
ago John Autcliffe wanted a wife, but was
himself too bashful to do his own counting.
He confided his trouble to Randolph June, &
neighbor, and the latter offered TO conduct thu
preliminary negotiations for $500. He die
50, and was SO successful that about E
month ago Autclffe was married to woman
he never saw until introduced to her by
June. Hardly was the honeymoon over be
fore June began to clamor for his 1902 Aut
cliffe denied the claim and June hrough
suit The case came up for trial Thursday
but Autcliife had in the meantime come to
realization OF the blessing June had secured
for him, and paid the claim in full, witt
costs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
Pnstal Encilitics with Canada

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 4-Tbs main
topic considered at the cabinet meeting
Thursday was proposition to extend the
postal system between this country and Can
ada, so as to permit carrying packages weigh
ing not more than four pounds i'll the mails,
the limit now being eight ouuces
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 4.-Public
Printer Benedict, in his annual report to con-
gress, says that storage room is badly needed
that new engines are required, and favors
fortnightly payment Of salaries to employees
of the Office. There were expended during
the year covered by the report, s., 80 $40 a
He says when he took charge be found the
Office we'll equipped III many respects and its
vast machinery generally IL intelligent
hands
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 4.-Morris s
Miller, of Oneida county, n. Y, has entered
suit in the District supreme court against
the civil service commissioners, asking that
they be restrained from exercising their du-
ties under the civil service laws, because
they are trespasSinC upon his civil and polit-
ical rights, and their duties are Illegal and
unconstitutional He also asks the court to
declare that the American people are not
.subjects. but sovereign citizens
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

BERLIN, Feb. At is reported that as the
result of conference between Prince Bis.
marck and the secretary of the treasury,
which took place Thursday, German loan
viii be Immediately negotiated, 1t has trans
pired that the government has nearly lO0,-
0u0, 900 marks remaining unexpended from
the sums voted from time to time for home
expenses This sum is available, and will
probably be used for military purposes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb, A memorial
from the Letter Carriers National aSsocia-
ten has been sent to the house Of representa-
tives praying for the passage Of the senate
bill comforting on letJer-carriers the same
protection in the matter OF hours of labor as
is secured to ali other employees of the United
States The memorial Is inlorsed by the
national legislative committee Of The Knights
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 4.-R F. Reach
an old gentleman Is years of age, jumped
from tue roof of his boarGing house early
Thursday morning and was picked up in thu
alley dead. His skull was fractured anG
both legs broken. Reach was discharged
from the treasury department last summer
and had been unable 10 obtain employment
since Ill luck had made him temporarily
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

FITTsBURG, Pa, Feb THE purpose of
the special meeting in this city of the execu-
tive board Of the Miners National assembly
No 135, knights of Labor, is much more
comprehensive than previously supposed. 1t
was learned Thurday that the object is the
consideration of measures to secure an ad-
vance in wages ranging from 10 to Is per
rent. for the 10000 K. of l.. miners IN the
Monongahela valley, Meyersdale, Clearfeld,
and other districts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb THE senate
committee On appropriations has incorpor.
ated an amendment in the postotiice appro-
priation bill which authorizes the expendi.
ture of 5000 in the transportation Of
South American mails. The senate commit.
tee also amended the bill SO rs TO authorize
the postmaster genera! 10 place letter-boxe:
in pubic buildings which are constantly &C
rrssIhe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 4.-The treas
ury department will not be prepared to issue
the new S. silver certificates until about the
middle of this month, and the issue will then
be very slow AMI in small quantities, it hav-
ing been decided that it Is best to withhold
the notes until they have been much more
thoroughly dried than were the 81 and s.
certificates
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

in anticipation of
startling disclosures
W b j C b, however,
failed to develop. 1t
is said that the prose
cution has presented
only such evidence as
it deems suffi cient to
hold Schwartz 10 the
grand jury, and that
mnch Of a surprising
character is withheld.
as it involves others
whom they are not
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

NEW York, Feb 4-The Tribune saws that
the Southern Telegraph company, which
was sold under fo eclosure proceedings al
Richmond, Va, on Tuesday wus bought in
the interest of the Western Union Telegraph
company, which has owned a una jority c:
the bonds for nearly year
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
Krur the Chicago wife-.Remover."

CHICAGO, Feb. 4-The inquest on the body
of Lucy Heidelmeyer, the young girl whose
step-father, Lawrence Krug, is alleged to
have poisoned her, as well as two Of his
former wives, in order to obtain money from
their life insurance, was concluded Thursday.
The jury returned verdict to the effect that
Lucy Heidelneyer came to her death from
arsenical poisoning, and that the poison was
administered by Lawrence krug with intent
to commit murder Krug will be held to
await the action of the grand jury.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

MARSHALL, Mich, Feb 4.-George
Belcher, a prosperous farmer, living five
miles east of Marshall, was arrested Thurs
day afternoon, charged with incest with his
l5-year-old daughter. He is now in Jail
The girl is quite lame, but quite bright and
intelligent. She alleges that Bel cher has had
criminal relations with herBduriDg the past
twO Years
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
She Backed OF the Sands

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE ocean steamer
which drove ashore in the quick at
Monmouth Beach, n. j., Wednesday even
ing backed of without assistance two hours
later. Size was uninjured and steamed off
seward for several miles, but finally came
to anchor on line with tho lights OF the
highlands Of Nave sink.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 4-Geu. P. NJ
B. Young, of Georgia, has tsn.lered his resig
nation as consul general at s.: Petersburg
and it has been accepted t. take effect al
once. Gen. Young's resignation was en-
tirely voluntary. Representative Viele, OF
New York, it is said, Is likely TO be sent II
that post at the close Of his congressional
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
Davitt and wife welcomed in Dublin.

DUBLIN, Feb, mir. and Mrs Michael
Davit arrived here Thursday evening They
received an enthusiastic welcome, aud were
escorted from the railway station 10 their
hotel by u large procession, in the line Of
which were numerous bands of music ana
many companies bearing torches
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04
The CoIliers Ready to Helm.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb A delegate from
the National Trade District Assembly OF
Miners and Mine La borers reported to Dis
trict Assembly No. Thursday that all min
ers i'll the anthracite fields were ready to
strike if such action would help the men any
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

DENVER, Colo, Feb. ..-The trouble at
PagoSa Springs continues. Another citizens
house was burned Thursday, and the post.
master was warned to leave town. The leg.
stature has appointed committee to inves'
tigata the matter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. 4.-Tho Fall
River lion works, which have been in opera
ton for fifty years, have shut down perma-
nentlY and all hands have been discharged. 1t
was found impossible to compete with west
ern works that are near the base of the nst-
ural Gas and iron supplies
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

A nav yacht, the Thistle, is being
built on the Clyde to contend. eventually,
for Americas cup. It should not be diff
fcult for the Maytiower to sail the Thistle
down.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

SAN Francisco, Feb 4. Andrew Fetts
shot and killed his wife and then committed
suicide Thursday. The couple had been es-
tranged for some time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

The finest mail and paper tox ever in
vented is for saie at the ARGUS Office at
the low price of 81 each. The same box
Is sold everywhere at $3.50. Call and ex.
anime them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 4-Ths advo-
Gates OF trade dollar redemption now despair
of bringing about suc!i an agreement as will
accomplish their purpose this winter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

NEW York, Feb. DIR McGlynn is very
ill He will not be able to travel for SIX
months. Some of his friends fear his illness
may prove fatal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

MORRIS, Ills, Feb 4-The hearing in the
case of Henry Scwartz, the alleged accessory
in the murder OF Kellogg Nichols, the Rock
Island express messenger, was continued
here Thursday, the court room being packed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 4-District At
torney Lennahan has announced that he will
institute criminal proceedings against thirty
] sir- nemncratjc end tweuty-three Republican
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

Mrs. Logan is in receipt of requests
from various publishers to do literary
work.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-04

Senator Edmunds has q delicate ap
probation of good brandy.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-06-23
PickpOckets Arrested.

A stranger from an adjoining
county attended the tournament,
and getting a "!ittle off, went into
one of the resorts of the city where
lie was robbed of gold watch. Chief
Proper was notified and after
searching several hours for the
thieves. who had been described to
him, found one but did not find the
watch, and telegraphing to Chief
Wood at Fargo soon got word back
that lie had the man; and he was
sent for. The examination came off
Wednesday before Justice Gray
when they were bound over in the
sum of $500 each. The one who
took the watch was seventeen or
eighteen years of age, we should say,
while the one who seems to have put
him up to the deed, urged him to
take the watch out of the drunken
mans pocket, appears to he old in
sporting" affairs-as he testified
that his business was sporting"
The pickpockets were still in Jail ut
last accounts. The moral of this story
is that when. especially, Il man of
family must 60 away from home
and get drunk and make fool of
himself lie may expect his sin to find
him out; and second it teaches that
when young boy drifts into the
company Of "tough" characters and
is tempted to steal, he had better
stop right there and shake the dust
Of the place from his feet. thanking
good fortune that he got safely
away. The pickpockets we're named
Ralph Holmes from Fairbault, Min
nesota and VIM. Thompson. no
knowing where from.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-06-23
Wanted.

A good girl to do house work viii
pay $500 per week. d. f. RICE.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-06-23
Read This,

] have left with me for sale, one
new hay rake, two sets of single
harness, one set Of double harness,
two cross plows, two lnmberTagons,
one buggy. four mares an colhl and
40 head Of COWS. All will he sold
cheap for cash or on time for good
notes. Call at the City Furniture
store for information. ID. +. RICE.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1887-06-23
The Farmers Mutual

Hail Insurance Company of Rich
land county, ID. r., has its office over
the Bee Hive store. Its officers are
S. E. Stebbins. president o. II.
Perry. vice president Andrew Slot
ten, treasurer !; John Shippam, sec.
retary. In 1856 the assessment in
this company was a cents per acre
only. Every farmer in Richland
county should become Il member of
the above company. Unity is
strength. For forms of applica-
tion etc, apply to any Of the officers
or directors. JOHN SHIPPAM,
Sacratarv